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by Kevin Bonsor ... In this article, we'll take a look at how falling water creates energy and learn about the hydrologic cycle that creates the water flow essential for hydropower. You will also get a glimpse at one unique application of hydropower that may affect your daily life. ... Hydroelectric Footwear...
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www.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant.htm
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Actually, hydroelectric and coal-fired power plants produce electricity in a similar way. In both cases a power source is used to turn a propeller-like piece called a turbine, which then turns a metal shaft in an electric generator , which is the motor that produces electricity.
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ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/hyhowworks.html
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Hydroelectric power for the Nation ... Nowadays, huge power generators are placed inside dams. Water flowing through the dams spin turbine blades (made out of metal instead of leaves) which are connected to generators. Power is produced and is sent to homes and businesses.
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ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/wuhy.html
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; Return to Hydroelectric Power ... Hydroelectric Power...
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www.tva.gov/power/hydroart.htm
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TVA maintains 29 conventional hydroelectric dams throughout the Tennessee River system and one pumped-storage facility for the production of electricity. In addition, four Alcoa dams on the Little Tennessee River and eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Cumberland River contribute to the TVA power system.
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www.tva.gov/power/hydro.htm
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Hydroelectric dams produce significant amounts of CO2 and methane - some produce more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel power plants ... Hydroelectric dams produce significant amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, and in some cases produce more of these greenhouse gases than power plants running on fossil fuels.
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www.newscientist.com/article/dn7046
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For years hydroelectric dams have shown up on lists of energy sources that are renewable and non-polluting. ... The hydroelectric dams produce more electricity and is better than oil. Oil pollutes the enviorments more than hydroelectricity, and people and animals produce methane, if what you say is true, then the world...
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www.futurepundit.com/archives/002642.html
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